Adriana sat quietly in the pew, listening as Scripture unfolded in a way she had never heard before. What began as a simple invitation from her boyfriend to attend a church in Brandon, Florida, soon became a turning point.

Nosoca Pines Ranch welcomed couples in February for Romance at the Ranch, a marriage retreat focused on strengthening love, connection, and spiritual unity. With 50 couples attending each weekend, the retreat offered time for worship, reflection, and renewed commitment to Christ-centered homes.

Prior to graduating and serving patients of their own, eight nursing students are now part of a new program of clinical training and patient interaction in AdventHealth DeLand’s orthopedic and medical-surgical unit.